2021年

Knife Brand

Masahiro Knives: The Finest Simplicity, History, Best Knives & Reviews

The founder of Masahiro was a man named Kazuichi Hattori. He founded the company nearly 80 years ago in 1948 in Seki, Japan. All of Masahiro’s knives are handmade by excellent craftsmans to ensure quality knives with amazing sharpness. These knives are not for the faint of heart and are oriented towards professional chefs, or those who are least those who are knowledgeable and confident in their skills. Masahiro prides themselves not only on their knives, but also that these knives are Japanese. From production to the materials these are Japanese. Masahiro knives are not known for being superfluous and […]

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Global Knife, Best Knives & Reviews

These names brought about one of the changes in the knife-making industry in Japan. Yuzo Watanabe founder of Yoshida Metal Industry Co., Ltd., Mino Tsuchida aka “Mr. Global” founder of Master Cutlery Corporation and the face of Global knife and Komin Yamada is the one who design the series of Global knife, together in 1983 they successfully launched the Stainless-Steel Knife they named “GLOBAL”.  This knife finished the issues of Traditional Japanese Knives that required a good maintenance to prevent rusting. The ever first Stainless-Steel knives Yuzo Watanabe made was the Bunmei Gincho in 1960. In 1988 with the help […]

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Kanefusa Fujiwara Knives, History, Reviews & Best Knives

The story of samurai and the swords artisanship began in the 16th century. They were peasants with farmlands of large areas and has their first government called the Kamakura Shogunate. This proved to be the starting point of a legacy, which continues until today. The samurai swords became well known across the world and the art of forging steel to make weapons was passed down to generations. Japanese steel artistry has a unique place in the world now. The knowledge to manipulate steel has led to the ever-growing industry of kitchen knives. The reason they are preferred over other is […]

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Yoshihiro Knives: Reviews & Best Knives

Yoshihiro is one of the best brands of high-quality knives. They are considered as one of the oldest brands with more than a hundred years of experience. Yoshihiro’s origin of knife-making techniques can be traced back to the 14th century when swordsmiths created the Samurai’s Katana through forging iron with fire and water. Then, during the Showa period, Yoshihiro was founded. Unlike other overpromoted brands, Yoshihiro’s affordability, careful production, and kitchen attractiveness top it off.Each knife is carefully made by the hand of master artisans to deliver high-quality standards. Being in the international market only since 2008, Yamawaki Cutlery MFG., […]

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The 5 Best Slicing Knives & How to Select The Best One

Slicer knives are specialize in cutting meat. They are suitable for removing meat threads, cutting meat into thin slices, and making meat dishes more delicious. Slicer Knives are called “Sujihiki knife” in Japan. Next to Gyuto and Santoku knives, Slicer knives are often purchased by people who cook meat frequently. There are many types of Slocer knives and it can be difficult to know which one to choose. In this article, I will explain how to choose the best Slicer knives for you, explain the differences between them and Gyuto and Yanagiba knives, and introduce some recommended Japanese Slicer knives. […]

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The Shigeki Tanaka knives Products and Reviews

Another man that brought art to the craftsman industry is one of the young blacksmiths, Shigeki Tanaka (4th generation). He was known not only in Japan but also abroad but before that here is some glimpse about how he started in this field of knife manufacturing. Well, it is no wonder that Mr. Tanaka has been successful in this industry because it seems that knife molding is destined for him. In fact, he was born in the family of blacksmiths from his grandfather Mr. Gentaro who at that time was the one who made the sickle (Tanaka Tsutomo Sickle Manufacturing […]

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Shun Cutlery Brand History & Features: A Fresh Take on Knives by KAI Industry

While the entity that is known today as Shun Cutlery is a relatively new company, the practices and origins of Shun date further back. In 1908, Seijiro founded the company that would become KAI Corporation and eventually establish a popular brand that we all know as Shun Cutlery. Shun recognized that the people were getting used to the heavy and bulky knives that were common in European countries and kitchens and wanted to switch things up. They wanted to introduce cutlery that did the exact same as European knives, but used lightweight technology that would make knives feel comfortable and […]

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Kasumi Knives- Sharpness and Functionality through Tradition

Sumikama is known for manufacturing Kasumi knives worldwide. They specialized in producing knives from very advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. In choosing knives, you cannot go wrong with Sumikama – Kasumi Knives. Kasumi’s unrivaled record of excellence can be traced back 780 years ago.As for Kasumi knives, they proved the might of Japanese swordsmiths. It has unparalleled sharpness right off the box. Kasumi knives are professional knives that proved useful for both home and commercial cooking. These knives are undoubtedly utilizing over 100 years of experience, knowledge, and expertise in swordsmithing handed down from generation to generation. Sumikama is a […]

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Azumaminamoto-no Masahisa Knives, Reviews & Products

Azuma Minamoto no Masahisa has its roots in the sword smiths who served the Minamoto clan, who established the Kamakura Shogunate, and applies their skills to making kitchen knives. Founded in 1872, the kitchen knife business has a history of 140 years. Unusually for the time, the company sent its engineers overseas to bring Western kitchen knife technology back to Japan, leading the development of Western kitchen knives in Japan, including the Gyuto. Today, the company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of various types of Japanese and Western kitchen knives, and continues to produce knives that are loved […]

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Sakai Suisin Knives, Products and Review

From the land of Sakai where history of blacksmithing started, another fruit was born. Junro Aoki’s blood line was into knife crafting even though he doesn’t want to depend on his family.   He manages to build his own empire on January 1, 1990, from working with his father’s family business “Aoki Knife Craft”.  Suisin/Suishin is a brand of The Knife System Company, that challenge themselves to produce unique, easy maintenance and long edge retention via traditional techniques and modern technology. After sales serviced is also offered that helps customer to repair the knife you purchased with us. Also, there are […]